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Enhanced Support for English Learners and Immigrant Students in Schools

This act amends education laws to better support English learners and immigrant children. It aims to ensure equal access to education, resources, and services, regardless of immigration status, and help them achieve high academic standards. Citizens can expect improved monitoring of these students' progress and access to support in their native languages.
Key points
Schools will collect more data on teacher diversity, including racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic backgrounds.
English learners and immigrant children will receive support to meet the same academic standards as other students, without being separated from their peers.
Programs will be implemented to monitor the progress of former English learners to ensure their continued academic success.
Increased access to legal, educational, financial, and social services for English learners, immigrant children, and their parents, often provided in their native language.
Educators and school staff will receive culturally competent training to better support English learners and immigrant children.
Greater transparency in data on English learner outcomes, disaggregated by ethnicity, race, and native language.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5547
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2025-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5547.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools will collect more data on teacher diversity, including racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic backgrounds.
  • English learners and immigrant children will receive support to meet the same academic standards as other students, without being separated from their peers.
  • Programs will be implemented to monitor the progress of former English learners to ensure their continued academic success.
  • Increased access to legal, educational, financial, and social services for English learners, immigrant children, and their parents, often provided in their native language.
  • Educators and school staff will receive culturally competent training to better support English learners and immigrant children.
  • Greater transparency in data on English learner outcomes, disaggregated by ethnicity, race, and native language.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Education Migration